Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 745 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) the beach (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the art room
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Maria (b) Joseph (c) Isha
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
5. 5.Which word rhymes with “head”? (a) fun (b) shed (c) frog
6. 6.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Sahil’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Run, the bus is leaving! shouted Dev. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Dev. (c) “Run, the bus is leaving”! shouted Dev.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She sang it well at the concert. (c) She forgot she had ever heard the song.
9. 9.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Joseph (b) Priya (c) Manav
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
12. 12.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The ducks quack noisily near the pond.” (a) ducks (b) pond (c) quack
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the sports ground (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) on a hot summer night
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
18. 18.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the vegetable market (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) on a Wednesday evening
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) cushion (b) sank (c) squishy
20. 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
21. 21.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) car (c) zoomed
25. 25.Which word rhymes with “star”? (a) light (b) guitar (c) sky
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) good (c) okay
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Story About the Thing (c) Some Things That Happened
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) his hill village
32. 32.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
35. 35.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman went to the beach. (b) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman grew bigger.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) munched (b) blazed (c) hurled
39. 39.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) one foggy morning (c) the art room
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because

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